Curse

JGaff · Apr 21, 2008, 02:04 AM // 02:04

For my male mesmer - who is my main - farming for cash to convert into ecto/shard (and hey, Shiroken and friends paid ~20k an hour) was somewhat fun and rewarding. My advice would be to pursue FoW Armor if you you'd like to set a reasonably high bar for yourself (depending on your character and build, etc) and plan to get it on your main character (What's the point of grinding your ass off and never actually enjoying the eye candy!)

Two other thoughts do come to mind. Foremost, check out what parts of the Obsidian set are integral to the "look". You may be able to trim costs by forgoing gloves or the face if they clash with your taste or budget (Mesmer gloves tend to be a solid example - Warrior gloves not so much.) The other point is that the armor is an expression of your creativity; as such, if you can find a unique dye job to add to your toon, go for it. Personally, I use Full Male Mesmer (all 4 pieces, but bought in 3 separate trips) dyed black+silver with the EoTN monument eyepatch. It makes me look like a member of SPECTRE, but I do occasionally get a whisper in town with a comment about it (not usual, but I've recieved more than a few in 1500+ hours)

I should also mention that Marhan's Grotto American D1 usually has a number of players in Obsidian armor chilling around 7-10pm EST.

/that about covers it

Konig Des Todes · Apr 21, 2008, 02:04 AM // 02:04

My personal opinion. Don't get ANY armor unless you like the looks or want to fill your HoM. And if it is for the HoM, then DON'T get Obsidian armor unless you like the look or have 'too much money' *as some people complain about -.-*

Maximumraver · Apr 21, 2008, 02:09 AM // 02:09

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Originally Posted by Malice Black

If you have the spare cash, but it's not worth making yourself broke for.

Nothing To Add.

xshadowwolfx · Apr 21, 2008, 02:30 AM // 02:30

I got FoW just cuz I needed to spend money and add it to HoM. I personally never wear it as I think the monk one looks terrible.

The Red Messenger · Apr 21, 2008, 02:45 AM // 02:45

I wouldn't get it until you have at least 20 maxed titles. This would ensure you:

a) dont need the $$ for something else, except maybe consumable titles or other high end items
b) are invested in that character, and have put in the time (so its not a waste)
c) you likely have decent farming skills (or know the market and can buy/resell), and can recoup the cash if you decide you didnt like it or change mains

oh i got obsidian armor and yes, i think it was worth it.

cebalrai · Apr 21, 2008, 02:46 AM // 02:46

If you want to stand out and be different... go for Vabbian.

Master Sword Keeper · Apr 21, 2008, 02:57 AM // 02:57

*Sits Opionated*

*thinks*

now lets see, Nice Armour> Obsidian...

Well I think being a main class of warrior, i'd prefer to buy the obsidian helm and that's it.

The rest of it's over-rated.

Lest121 · Apr 21, 2008, 02:57 AM // 02:57

You can take your time and collect the mats for FOW, or you do what i did, burn yourself out farming for 6 weeks.

Malice Black · Apr 21, 2008, 03:11 AM // 03:11

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Originally Posted by Azagoth

Loads of times, way too many to remember in fact. I just never get any dropping for me at all. To tell the truth, it's one of the reasons behind why I've gone back to playing EVE.

Good man

Now there is some good PvE/PvP.

jammerpa · Apr 21, 2008, 04:13 AM // 04:13

FoW armor only looks good if u accessorize it with a stupid looking festival hat

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kobey · Apr 21, 2008, 04:30 AM // 04:30

If you can afford it, why not? Get it if you like it, as long as it does not handicap you in the money aspect.

Pleikki · Apr 21, 2008, 04:35 AM // 04:35

Yeah it depends. I've had hard work getting obsidian for nec and monk cause i like em but other characters got normal 15k cause they just look better.

kobey · Apr 21, 2008, 04:45 AM // 04:45

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Originally Posted by Pleikki

I've had hard work getting obsidian for nec and monk ...

Don't lie !!!

Master Ketsu · Apr 21, 2008, 04:46 AM // 04:46

Its vanity so the worth will be based on opinion. If you want it, get it. Just don't let its price and difficulty turn you into another one of those nobs who QQ about the market on a daily basis.

IMO the best looking and most uniqe armor is combo'd armor. I don't get why people think they always need to buy the full set.

kobey · Apr 21, 2008, 04:54 AM // 04:54

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Originally Posted by Master Ketsu

I don't get why people think they always need to buy the full set.

Coz there are people who are not good at matching (like me

). So I normally just get something simple and nice (imo).

Kemal X · Apr 21, 2008, 08:41 AM // 08:41

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Originally Posted by You Look Grim

i prefer mesmer shing jea armor, on females that is.

My mesmer, who is main, is male. I think there are many better female mesmer armors than Obsidian.

Iuris · Apr 21, 2008, 09:36 AM // 09:36

I'm only going to get one set of FoW. For my Ritualist (male), and for the following reasons:
-I already have 15k armor on the rest of my gang, and nothing smart to spend the gold on, so it's the best thing to do with the money I'm getting while playing the game
-I don't like the other armor arts available to male rits
-just so I know that I did it

That's all...

Fear Me! · Apr 21, 2008, 09:52 AM // 09:52

If you really like the armor and how your character will look in it, then get it. Any other reason to get is by default, fail.

EPO Bot · Apr 21, 2008, 10:10 AM // 10:10

I prefer my monk's saintly pants any time.

Proff · Apr 21, 2008, 10:23 AM // 10:23

Definitely worth it. :P